Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
A healthy and simple Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing that pairs perfectly with any meal.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- large salad bowl
- Glass jar
Ingredients
Nuts and Seeds
- 1.5 cup raw walnuts
- 0.5 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
- ⅓ cup honey or maple
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups Frisée
- 1-2 apples or pears, chopped
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 2 cups pomegranate arils
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, feta, or goat cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves
- 2 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoon orange juice
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- chili flakes to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the walnuts and pumpkin seeds with the honey/maple syrup, chili powder, and salt. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring once throughout cooking, until the walnuts are toasted. Remove from the oven and spread the walnuts in one layer. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Add the greens to a large salad bowl. Add the apple, avocados, and pomegranate. Sprinkle on the cheese and nuts. Gently toss the salad.
- To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a glass jar and shake to combine. Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss. Enjoy!
Notes
This salad is perfect for holiday gatherings and can be customized with seasonal fruits.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!